2014 WASSCE: MSSN wants outstanding pupils rewarded

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit, has expressed dissatisfaction with the decline in performance recorded at the 2014 West African Senior School Certificate Examination.

President of the students-based society, Alhaji Kaamil Kalejaiye challenged government and stakeholders in the educational sector to initiate a rewarding system that would surpass that of athletes and entertainers for outstanding students.

Kalejaiye, in a press statement, quoted the Head of National Office, WAEC, Mr. Charles Eguridu, as saying only 529,425 candidates representing 31.28 per cent, obtained credit passes in five subjects and above, including English Language and Mathematics.

He noted that the decline was an indication that Nigeria was losing its pride of place in education. He said, “We must say that social activities promoted by government and private individuals/organisations also contribute to the challenges being faced in primary education. It still remain a wonder to us why top government officials including President Goodluck Jonathan and states governors give grand welcoming and host parties for athletes/celebrities who emerge victorious and sometimes defeated while outstanding students are less celebrated. I am not saying we should not celebrate outstanding performances, but priority should be placed on education

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